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03/03/2003 08:05:35 PM · #1
I am looking into purchasing a NEW photographic printer so that I may start trying to sell prints, etc (live in a college town). I have a Kodak Picturemaker 200 and a Lexmark Z32 (both not what I think should be used for prints. I am particularly looking at the Canon S9000 and the Epson 2200. Both 6 & 7 color, respectively. There are give and take to both. Mainly price. Canon $200 dollars cheaper, both seem equal except the print size. Epson can go 13" x 44" while Canon 13" x 19."
Has anyone had experience with either? I would like to hear about them. Or any other reccomendations? thanks
03/03/2003 08:34:47 PM · #2
I have the Canon s820 and love it.
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03/03/2003 08:35:59 PM · #3
i have s900 and love it too...
03/03/2003 08:46:10 PM · #4
i have a hp deskjet 5550 and it rocks.
03/03/2003 09:13:14 PM · #5
so how is the photo quality and the max size it will do?
oh another thing...the Epson states a 75-100 year archival ink.
03/03/2003 09:15:13 PM · #6
I have had the Epson 2200 for about three weeks and really like it. It is an upgrade to an HP 952C that I thought was pretty good. But the 2200 gives extremely fine detail in color and B&W. I have not done a large print yet, but expect good results. The matte archival paper on the 2200 gives very good results and is relatively inexpensive. Also, I had a glossy paper print from the 2200 out on the counter and it was put completely under the paper - not a run, a smudge, or any problem - I let it dry and it was fine. I have not lookd at the Canon, but I can recommend the Epson.
03/03/2003 09:44:21 PM · #7
I have an Epson 785EPX and I really like it.

03/04/2003 05:13:04 PM · #8

I appreciate the feedback. Just to add...Why do you like the printer you have? I have learned that the Canon i9100 is out and the same price as the S9000, but 4800dpi. I really want that Epson 2200, but it does not support the "up to" 13x44" prints on Mac yet. And not really wanting to shuck out an extra $200 for not having that if the Canon has same quality, etc.

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10/02/2003 10:30:55 PM · #9
Alright! I went ahead with the Canon i9100. Got it today, and it is freakin awesome!! printed on some of the Photo Pro Glossy (remarkable), some basic Kodak, and some Premium Glossy Kodak paper I had lying around, and they all came out looking great.
Anyone reccomending different paper. I really like matte finish (Canon's-none around here ot try), but would continue with the Canon glossy, since it does look very good.
I have seen some by (?) with a pearl finish, etc. Anyone experienced with these others and the i9100?

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10/02/2003 11:27:32 PM · #10
I have the Epson 2200 and have printed large images on Illford Paper and can't really tell the difference between the Epson and an actual printed photograph! I would highly recomend it... just make sure you get all the paper profiles for photoshop
10/03/2003 09:42:46 AM · #11
I have the Epson 2200. Excellant photo printer. I purchased mine from Dartek.com

Set-up was very easy. Ink usage is displayed on your monitor during printing. You need to purchase your own cable. It accepts serial, USB or firewire.

I did alot of research and the bottom line was how good do you want to be. I want me to be the only reason for a poor picture, not my equipment. The 7 archival individual inks is what sold me. Plus the micro droplet technology. The published photographers for the years best, in Popular Photography, use alot of Epson printers.

There are several reviews of both the 2200 and Dartek. My experience with both has been first rate.
10/03/2003 10:40:15 AM · #12
Originally posted by dacrazyrn:

Alright! I went ahead with the Canon i9100. Got it today, and it is freakin awesome!! printed on some of the Photo Pro Glossy (remarkable), some basic Kodak, and some Premium Glossy Kodak paper I had lying around, and they all came out looking great.
Anyone reccomending different paper. I really like matte finish (Canon's-none around here ot try), but would continue with the Canon glossy, since it does look very good.
I have seen some by (?) with a pearl finish, etc. Anyone experienced with these others and the i9100?
Hi -

I also have the Canon i9100 and also think that it is freaking awesome. I've been using it since July, and have been selling my prints at craft shows since August. Everyone who views my prints are absolutely amazed that they all came from a digital camera. I use the Canon Photo Paper Pro paper, but would also like to learn about other papers too. I've already decided that I do not like the following papers on the Canon i9100 as I get different color results: Canon Glossy, HP Premium Glossy, Kodak Premium Picture Paper - Glossy or Satin, and Epson Matte Heavyweight.
10/03/2003 10:45:53 AM · #13
Personally I wouldn't sell anything printed using dye based inks. That means you end up with a fairly small selection of pigment based ink systems like the Epson 2200 or 960.

If you want to sell dye based inkjet prints, its probably only fair to let people know they'll only last a few years and price them accordingly.

//www.wilhelm-research.com/pdf/WIR_Permanence_06_2000.pdf is a good reference. You'll see there that depending on the printer, inks and paper you use, your print might have an expected life of a few months to a century or so. Canon and HP seem to do particularly badly, with fading after a few months, but this is a report from 2000, so it could have improved. Certainly worth spending some time to look into this before you start selling your prints to people.

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